AIA Convention Draws Over 18,000
Atlanta, GA, May 18, 2015—The American Institute of Architects convention, held in Atlanta May 14 to 16, was attended by between 18,000 and 19,000 architects and members of the A&D community.
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Consumer Sentiment Down 7.6% in May, Says U of M
Ann Arbor, MI, May 18, 2015—Consumer sentiment fell in May, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
NAHB Economist Forecasts 39% Growth in Housing Starts in 2016
New Orleans, LA, May 15, 2015—David Crowe, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, is calling for a 39% growth in single-family housing starts in 2016.
Mannington Wins IIDA/HD Award of Excellence for Connected LVT
Salem, NJ, May 15, 2015—The 19th Annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition has honored Mannington Commercial’s Connected Collection LVT with a 2015 Award of Excellence.
NAR Expects Existing Home Sales to Close 2015 at Nine-Year High
Washington, DC, May 15, 2015— Existing home sales are expected to finish the year at their highest pace since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Imola Takes Home IIDA/HD Award of Excellence
Chicago, IL, May 15, 2015—Imola was presented with an IIDA/HD 2015 Award of Excellence.
Registration Open for Summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 15, 2015—Registration for Summer Las Vegas Market, running from August 2 to 6, is now open.
Coverings Attendance Up 10% Over 2014
Alexandria, VA, May 14, 2015—Coverings reports a 10% increase in attendance at the 2015 show in Orlando over the 2014 show in Las Vegas and a 12% increase over 2012, the last year Coverings was held in Orlando.
Producer Price Index Falls for the Third Time in 2015
Washington, DC, May 14, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.4% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, declining for the third time this year.
Durkan's Modesto Wins Top Award in IIDA/HD Product Design Competition
Las Vegas, NV, May 14, 2015—Durkan was awarded the top product design award in the carpeting/carpet systems/rugs category for its Modesto collection at the 2015 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.